American Sign Language: "frustrated" To do the sign for "frustrated" smack the back of your hand into your face. Do it twice. Tip: Don't hurt yourself. (Yes, you're welcome for that outstanding bit of advice. No, that's alright -- no need to send money.) FRUSTRATED / frustrating / frustration: Memory aid: Think of constantly "running into a brick wall." That would be frustrating, yes? Note: On second thought, go ahead and send money. Sample sentence: YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED WHEN? (When do you feel frustrated?) Notes: The sign FRUSTRATED can actually serve as a conjunction. Meaning? You could sign, I DRIVE-to STORE, FRUSTRATED, CLOSED. I DRIVE BANK, FRUSTRATED, CLOSED, I DRIVE HOME. The sign "FRUSTRATED" in those situations would mean "and it was" as well as expressing the feeling of frustration. When you use "FRUSTRATED" as a conjunction you only use a single movement. (You smack your face just once--not twice--for the conjunction version). I know it is hard for some of your to only smack yourself once, and you may indeed deserve the extra smacking-- but try to control yourself for the sake of good signing when doing conjunctions. Thanks, I appreciate it. You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "frustrated"

To do the sign for "frustrated" smack the back of your hand into your face. Do it twice.
Tip: Don't hurt yourself. (Yes, you're welcome for that outstanding bit of advice. No, that's alright -- no need to send money.)

FRUSTRATED / frustrating / frustration:

Memory aid: Think of constantly "running into a brick wall." That would be frustrating, yes?

Note: On second thought, go ahead and send money.

Sample sentence: YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED WHEN? (When do you feel frustrated?)

Notes:
The sign FRUSTRATED can actually serve as a conjunction. Meaning? You could sign, I DRIVE-to STORE, FRUSTRATED, CLOSED. I DRIVE BANK, FRUSTRATED, CLOSED, I DRIVE HOME.
The sign "FRUSTRATED" in those situations would mean "and it was" as well as expressing the feeling of frustration.
When you use "FRUSTRATED" as a conjunction you only use a single movement. (You smack your face just once--not twice--for the conjunction version). I know it is hard for some of your to only smack yourself once, and you may indeed deserve the extra smacking-- but try to control yourself for the sake of good signing when doing conjunctions. Thanks, I appreciate it.

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars